Sierra Wireless 20080605 manual Aleos, ACEware

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Introduction to the Raven XE

ALEOS™

ALEOS, the embedded core technology of the Sierra Wireless AirLink products simplifies installation, operation and mainte‐ nance of any solution, and provides an always‐on, always‐ aware intelligent connection for mission‐critical applications. ALEOS enables:

Persistent Network Connectivity

Over‐The‐Air (OTA) Upgrades

Wireless Optimized TCP/IP

Real‐Time Notification

Packet Level Diagnostics

Device Management & Control

Protocol Spoofing

Figure 1-2: Powered by ALEOS

ACEware™

A wireless solution is not complete until you have software tools to manage the devices monitoring your valuable equipment. Using the AirLink Control Environment (ACE), ACEWare is the device management and monitoring appli‐ cation suite for Sierra Wireless AirLink devices powered by

ALEOS.

Figure 1-3: ACEware Logo

The ACEware suite encompasses an application internal to the firmware ( ACEmanager), Windows‐based applications (ACEview and Modem Doctor), and a web‐hosted application (ACEnet). You can download the applications and their user

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User Guide Contents Contents Important Notice Safety and Hazards Limitation Liability Patents Copyright Trademarks Contact Information Revision HistoryIntroduction to the Raven XE AleosAleos ACEwareSimplified Deployment Monitor and ControlSteps of a connection Connecting to your cellular providerModem Doctor Dynamic vs. Static IP Addresses Communication Connection methodsIPSec NetworkingVirtual serial port Events Reporting ApplicationsSoftware Documentation Tools and Reference DocumentsSpecifications Dimensions LED IndicatorsStandards/Approvals Host InterfacesPower Reset Button Power Connector Power Connector not to scaleInstalling the SIM Activating Raven XE on your Cellular providerBefore you start Cellular Account RequiredTools Required Opening the CaseRemove the SIM from the card Finishing the SIM installation Insert the SIMConfiguring the APN Hardware Installation of the Raven Dust, etcConnecting to Power Digital 1/0 PortConnecting to a Computer or other Device EthernetIndicator Lights USBRssi LED Ranges RSSI/Signal LED Ranges of Rssi dBm Status Light PatternsMounting Optional Mounting BracketMounting bracket installation Hardware Installation of the Raven XE Rev 1.0 Oct.09 Connecting the Raven XE Using a Terminal Application with AT CommandsACEmanager Choose a name and icon for your connectionConnect To Connect ToConnected Type AT and press Enter. You should get a reply of OK or AT Command